Historical drama producer which is Ridley Scott was based on real events. The series will dip you into those far days when there was a civil war in the United States. And the most vivid and courageous characters of the story will two women. Their names are Mary Finney and Emma Green. Two nurses by their own volition decided to go on the battlefield. But so it happened that by a certain ideological reasons, they were forced to work on opposite sides of the conflict. Mary and Greene understand the fact that the difference in their political views in any way should not affect on the quality of their work. Because here everything is interconnected, everything goes through the chain, and each step certainly will influence on the lives of other people. These events will help them become more stronger and to save many human lives. All the most violent moments which will occur during of confrontation of the North with the South and a heavy, exhausted work of these two characters will be presented this season.

Mercy Street season 1 episodes list:

New England nurse Mary Phinney navigates her first day in Mansion House, a hotel turned Union hospital in an occupied Southern town. Mansion House owner James Sr. struggles to preserve the family fortune as daughter Emma secretly searches for her beau.

Confederate belle Emma nurses her wounded friend. Dr. Foster wrestles with his marriage and career as Mary tries to improve her patients’ lives with Samuel’s help. Aurelia submits to Silas’ advances in exchange for his help.

Dr. Foster confronts his family’s divided loyalties when his mother and wounded Confederate brother arrive. Alice is shocked to find her fiancé, Tom, deeply changed by war. Samuel and Aurelia try to persuade a slave boy to seize a chance at freedom.

During a Union ball at their house, the Green girls and Frank initiate a daring plan to help Tom escape. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still shaky from his detox, from his “quarantine” so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation.

The unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray. Mary feels empathy for a deserter, while Silas makes Samuel pay for his arrogance. A family tragedy forces James Sr. to take a risky step to earn his family’s respect.

President Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia recovered from her surgery makes a bold decision.